I have a common name, also a name used by a huge construction firm. I own [email protected] and firstnamelastname.com . There is no hope for these people. I have tried everything under the sun to get them to give out the correct email address.

What I HAVE noticed is that it's usually transcription error. These people that share my name are writing down their email with a pen and paper and a secretary or transcription service is inputting it incorrectly. Lately I reply back to hotel confirmations asking for a complimentary hotel upgrade with lots of extra soap in the room.